Lee County Gun Range
Operated by Lee County Sheriff’s Office
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(previously called East Ave.)
6570 Felix Romano Ave.
Fort Myers, Florida 33905
(239) 690-3999
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Tuesday |
9 a.m. to |
4 p.m. |
| Thursday |
2 p.m. to |
8 p.m. |
| Saturday |
8 a.m. to |
4 p.m. |
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Hours may be altered for training; please call ahead
Updated Dates and Times -
Being financially responsible with county funding we have decided to cut costs here at the Lee County Gun Range. The decision has been made to CLOSE the range on SATURDAYS. By closing this facility on Saturdays we will streamline the operations and prevent losses during times of non-use of the ranges. We are looking at expanding the hours of public use during the week and will keep the site updated when a decision has been made.
HR218 Update -
HR218 qualifications are held on the last Friday of each month from 0800-1100. (Call to verify). You MUST register, by calling 239-690-3928 M-F 8a-4p.You MUST have a holster for your weapon. No fanny packs or shoulder holsters permitted. The cost will be $35, plus the cost of ammo. Ammo
must be purchased at the Gun Range. You must present proof of retirement from your agency and a picture ID.
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Public Access
Citizens who desire to use the Lee County Gun Range must first:
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Complete a written application;
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Submit the completed application in person
with payment, including tax;
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Attend the Gun Range Orientation class, held at the Lee County Gun Range
on various dates and times;
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Have your photo taken for a membership card.
Ammunition:
Only non-toxic, lead-free ammunition can be used and must be purchased at the
range. The lobby sells all available types of non-toxic ammunition.
Weapons:
Must be unloaded and displayed to range attendant upon arrival.
25-meter Gun Range
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Dual-use facility designed for law enforcement and the public.
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14 4-foot wide shooting lanes.
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Ballistically safe shooting booths.
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Suitable for pistols only.
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Shooter-controlled target retrieval system.
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Air Quality
Laminar air flow:
One-way air flow pushes airborne particulates away from shooters at a rate of 75
feet a minute.
Air filters:
A High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration system removes potentially
harmful chemicals and particulates. In addition, a sophisticated control system
monitors carbon monoxide levels to ensure high air quality.
Separate air conditioning systems:
The gun cleaning room has its own separate air system, which uses only outside
air. It also has exhaust hoods for use with toxic cleaning solvents. A
pressure-controlled environment ensures no air from the room reaches other
parts of the facility.
Non-toxic bullets:
The Lee County Gun Range uses and sells only non-toxic, lead-free bullets. This
ammunition produces little to no smoke.
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Tactical Training
Law enforcement tactical training will be greatly enhanced with the 50-meter gun
range. A range master will operate a computer-controlled target system, which
includes running targets capable of crossing paths or moving at different
speeds; turning targets suspended from the ceiling that pivot on edge and
require split-second decision making; and portable targets to provide random
scenarios. All targets are driven by compressed air and control wires that can
be used to stage situational operations.
50-meter Gun Range
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Reserved for law enforcement tactical training.
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22 turning-target positions.
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Suitable for pistol, shotgun and rifle usage.
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Computer-controlled tactical target system.
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Gun cleaning and gunsmithing facilities.
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Unique Features
Unique design:
The Lee County Gun Range was designed from the start for exclusive use of
non-toxic ammunition.
Multipurpose use:
In addition to shooting lanes, the facility has gun cleaning stations and
classrooms. It also houses the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Training Division.
Safety features:
7-inch-thick concrete walls are reinforced with ballistic steel between 1/4- and
3/8-inch thick. Range entrances are offset to ensure stray bullets are
contained.
Cost savings:
Lee County realized significant cost savings by building a non-toxic gun range.
The use of non-toxic ammunition lowered construction costs by $400,000 and
annual recurring costs by more than $200,000.
Collaboration:
The facility is a collaborative effort among Lee County government, the
Sheriff's Office and Lee County Mosquito Control District, which generously
provided property to build the facility. Mosquito Control will utilize the
facility as a hurricane shelter for its helicopters and other equipment.
Hurricane resistant:
The gun range can withstand a Category 4 storm and will be used as an emergency
command center.
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Updated 11/06/07